These beautiful islands are one of the main tourist attractions of Lake Maggiore.
The archipelago consists of three main islands:
Isola Madre: the largest of the three, characteristic for its majestic peacocks and its botanical garden,
Isola Bella: renowned for its majestic palace and the alternation of nature and art,
Isola dei Pescatori or Isola Superiore: an ancient fishing village with narrow alleys and local restaurants.
The Borromeo Islands can be reached either by car and boat or directly by boat from Cannobio
If you decide to take your own car from Cannobio, drive along the Lake Maggiore State Road SS34 to Stresa, and once you have parked your car, take the boat from Stresa.
The boats leave approximately every 30 minutes.
Those wishing to reach the islands directly by boat from Cannobio can go to the ‘Navigazione del Lago Maggiore’ ticket office in Piazza Lago in Cannobio and enjoy a pleasant trip along the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Boat tickets can be purchased directly from the ticket offices or online.